Who performed Stairway to Heaven at the Kennedy Center Honors?

Ann Wilson
Ann Wilson looked back on her iconic performance of Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” with Nancy Wilson at the 35th Kennedy Center Honors in a new interview.

What year did Heart perform Stairway to Heaven?

Back in December 2012, HEART’s Ann and Nancy Wilson delivered a moving rendition of “Stairway To Heaven”, LED ZEPPELIN’s signature song, at the Kennedy Center Honors. They were joined by Jason Bonham, son of original drummer John and the drummer for LED ZEPPELIN’s 2007 reunion show.

Who sang the timeless piece Stairway to Heaven at the Kennedy Center in 2012 as a tribute to Led Zeppelin?

Ann & Nancy Wilson
In a performance that had Robert Plant on the verge of tears, Ann & Nancy Wilson of Heart sang ‘Stairway to Heaven’ as the finale of a star-studded musical tribute to Led Zeppelin during the Kennedy Center Honors, which were broadcast last night (Dec. 26) on CBS.

Who first performed Stairway to Heaven?

Led Zeppelin
Stairway to Heaven

“Stairway to Heaven”
Picture sleeve for US radio promotional single
Song by Led Zeppelin
from the album Led Zeppelin IV
Released	8 November 1971

Which Led Zeppelin sings Stairway to Heaven?

vocalist Robert Plant
It was composed by the band’s guitarist Jimmy Page and vocalist Robert Plant for their untitled fourth studio album (usually called Led Zeppelin IV). The song is often regarded as the most popular rock song of all time. The song has three sections, each one progressively increasing in tempo and volume.

What Led Zeppelin song did heart cover?

Stairway to Heaven
Ann Wilson of Heart covers Led Zeppelin’s Stairway to Heaven at the Kennedy Center 2012 Honors.

What does Robert Plant say about Stairway to Heaven?

Robert Plant has said in a new interview that he sees “Stairway To Heaven” like a relative of his. “How much had been lost and how this great glorification was so far away from the initial intention of the song,” Plant said.